Trade Cases
October 2, 2018
The Tariff Exclusion Process: A Case Study in Frustration
Written by Tim Triplett
Priefert Manufacturing Co. is one of hundreds that have applied for exclusions from U.S tariffs on steel products they can’t source domestically. Priefert’s experience, much like so many others, is a case study in frustration.
Based in Mt. Pleasant, Texas, Priefert is both a service center and a manufacturer of ranching equipment. The company filed an exclusion request in April, which was rejected for missing information, and then resubmitted the claim in May. Five months later, after paying $470,000 in tariffs, Priefert is still awaiting a ruling from the Commerce Department.
